Congratulations to the winners of this year’s Coloring Contest and Spring Egg Hunt! The winners of the Coloring Contest are Scarlett, Alex, Elliana, and Alyssa. The winner of the Spring Egg Hunt was Anne Myhre! Congratulations to all the winners and thank you to everyone who participated!

Milford Memorial Library is excited to announce that Caroline Perkins and her dog, Hank, will be available to listen to stories Saturday, May 6, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.! Caroline and Hank are a therapy dog team, licensed by the Pet Partners Therapy Animal Program. In the past they worked for 5 years in Cable, WI, as part of the Reading Education Assistance Dogs (R.E.A.D) program. Prior to the R.E.A.D. program Caroline was a Special Education Teacher. Hank is a great listener and loves to listen to all kinds of stories. Children who are beginner readers or just want a chance to improve on reading aloud are encouraged to come read to Hank. Children can read to Hank on a first come, first serve basis. The amount of time a child will get to read to Hank is determined by the length of the book, child’s reading level, and the number of children waiting to read to Hank.

An open meeting of the Board of Trustees for the Milford Memorial Library will be held Wednesday, May 3, at 5:30 p.m. A free computer class will be led by Jeff Cookinham after the meeting.

​Join us for great stories and much more every Friday morning at 11:00! Betty, our Children's Librarian, looks forward to sharing stories with you! No pre-registration is necessary. The theme this week is "Plant a Tree."

Area libraries are sponsoring Paint Night at the Library in April! Join area libraries on Tuesday, April 25, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., at Arnolds Park Library for a fun night of painting, community, and snacks! There are only are only 30 spots available for this painting class. The cost for early registration is $7.50 and registration the day of the event is $15. Those interested can register at the Arnolds Park Public Library, Spirit Lake Public Library, and the Milford Memorial Library. Attendees of any skill level are invited to recreate a beautiful painting by following step-by-step instructions from the artist who created the original painting. Participants will be painting on a 16 x 20 canvas and all the supplies are provided by the libraries. Mark your calendars for Paint Night at the Library! Sponsored by Arnolds Park Library, Spirit Lake Public Library, and Milford Memorial Library.

All students in 5th – 12th grade are invited to come to MML for the Libratory STEM program Monday, April 24, from 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. We are going on a nature walk and learning how to use a GoPro camera. MML will have a Libratory STEM program each month. Contact the library at 712-338-4643 or info@milford.lib.ia.us for more information. All materials are provided by the library at no cost to the students.

​Join us for great stories and much more every Friday morning at 11:00! Betty, our Children's Librarian, looks forward to sharing stories with you! No pre-registration is necessary. The theme this week is "Earth Day."

The Milford Memorial Library Adult Craft Series is back! Join MML director Beth Sorenson for "No Sew Sock Bunnies" on Wednesday, April 12, from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., at the library. Registration for this event is required and the cost to participate is $2. Contact the library for more information.

Area libraries are sponsoring Children’s Paint Afternoon at the Library in April! Join area libraries on Thursday, April 13, from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. or 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., at Arnolds Park Library for a fun afternoon of painting and snacks! There are only are 30 spots available and we request that an adult accompany the child or group of children that sign up for the class. The cost for early registration is $7.50 and registration the day of the event is $15. Those interested can register at the Arnolds Park Public Library, Spirit Lake Public Library, and the Milford Memorial Library. Attendees of any skill level are invited to recreate a beautiful painting by following step-by-step instructions from the artist who created the original painting. Participants will be painting on a 16 x 20 canvas and all the supplies are provided by the libraries. Mark your calendars for Children’s Paint Afternoon at the Library! Sponsored by Arnolds Park Library, Spirit Lake Public Library, and Milford Memorial Library.

If you are in 3rd or 4th grade and you like to create with your hands and use your brain, the Constructors Club is for you! We’ll have fun while constructing something different each month. Come to the library Saturday, April 15, at 11:00 a.m., and prepare to make cars. Don’t forget to bring your thinking cap! There is no cost and all materials are provided by the library.

Join us for great stories and much more every Friday morning at 11:00! Betty, our Children's Librarian, looks forward to sharing stories with you! No pre-registration is necessary. The theme this week is "April Showers."

​Area libraries are sponsoring Paint Night at the Library in April! Join area libraries on Tuesday, April 25, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., at Arnolds Park Library for a fun night of painting, community, and snacks! There are only are only 30 spots available for this painting class. The cost for early registration is $7.50 and registration the day of the event is $15. Those interested can register at the Arnolds Park Public Library, Spirit Lake Public Library, and the Milford Memorial Library. Attendees of any skill level are invited to recreate a beautiful painting by following step-by-step instructions from the artist who created the original painting. Participants will be painting on a 16 x 20 canvas and all the supplies are provided by the libraries. Mark your calendars for Paint Night at the Library! Sponsored by Arnolds Park Library, Spirit Lake Public Library, and Milford Memorial Library.

The Milford Memorial Library is excited to announce that Caroline Perkins and her dog, Hank, will be available to listen to stories the second Saturday of each month starting Saturday, April 8, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.! Caroline and Hank are a therapy dog team, licensed by the Pet Partners Therapy Animal Program. In the past they worked for 5 years in Cable, WI, as part of the Reading Education Assistance Dogs (R.E.A.D) program. Prior to the R.E.A.D. program Caroline was a Special Education Teacher. Hank is a great listener and loves to listen to all kinds of stories. Children who are beginner readers or just want a chance to improve on reading aloud are encouraged to come read to Hank. Children can read to Hank on a first come, first serve basis. The amount of time a child will get to read to Hank is determined by the length of the book, child’s reading level, and the number of children waiting to read to Hank.

All kids are invited to come to the “Get Acquainted Party” to meet Caroline and her Reading Assistance Dog Hank on Thursday, April 6, from 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. at the Milford Memorial Library. Snacks are provided at no cost.

The Milford Memorial Library Adult Craft Series is back! Join MML director Beth Sorenson for "No Sew Sock Bunnies" on Wednesday, April 12, from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., at the library. Registration for this event is required and the cost to participate is $2. Contact the library for more information.

March 17 through April 7 is our coloring contest for preschool through 4th grade. All coloring pages will be put on the library windows. Each winner will receive an Easter basket. Coloring pages can be picked up at the front desk of the library.

Milford Memorial Library has put a new spin on the spring egg hunt. We have taken 12 pictures of items around the library and your job is to find out where and what these items are. You will receive a piece of paper from the front desk that has 12 pictures in eggs. Find and write down where all 12 images came from and turn your sheet in. Anyone can participate and the spring egg hunt ends Friday, April 7. We will draw for a prize on April 10.

Area libraries are sponsoring Children’s Paint Afternoon at the Library in April! Join area libraries on Thursday, April 13, from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. or 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., at Arnolds Park Library for a fun afternoon of painting and snacks! There are only are 30 spots available and we request that an adult accompany the child or group of children that sign up for the class. The cost for early registration is $7.50 and registration the day of the event is $15. Those interested can register at the Arnolds Park Public Library, Spirit Lake Public Library, and the Milford Memorial Library. Attendees of any skill level are invited to recreate a beautiful painting by following step-by-step instructions from the artist who created the original painting. Participants will be painting on a 16 x 20 canvas and all the supplies are provided by the libraries. Mark your calendars for Children’s Paint Afternoon at the Library! Sponsored by Arnolds Park Library, Spirit Lake Public Library, and Milford Memorial Library.

​Join us for great stories and much more every Friday morning at 11:00! Betty, our Children's Librarian, looks forward to sharing stories with you! No pre-registration is necessary. The theme this week is "April Showers."